Otsiningo Park / Otsiningo North

Built by the New York State Department of Transportation and leased, improved and maintained by Broome County Parks Department, Otsiningo provides a refreshing interlude close to the urban core. Named for one of the many 18th century Native American words for the lower Chenango River Valley, Otsiningo Park land was once inhabited by peoples of several Indian nations. With its easily-reached centralized location, easy-to-walk paved trails, and a specially-designed ADA-compliant playground, Otsiningo Park offers opportunities for all to enjoy a day at the park.

Facilities

Tables and grills

Water taps and fountains

Paved walking path

Open Play Field

Softball field and 4 Soccer fields, available by reservation - call 607.778.2193 beginning in January for April-October of the current year. Rate is $15.00 per field per day. (NOTE: Soccer fields at Otsiningo North are reservable through the Town of Chenango.)

Sand volleyball courts (4), available by reservation - call 607.778.2193 beginning in January for April-October of the current year. Rate is $10.00 per court per day.

Two picnic shelters, 100 person capacity, available by reservation online (reserveamerica.com) Call 607.778.2193 for information. Shelter rental rates are $90.00 on weekends/holidays, and the reduced rate of $30.00 on non-holiday weekdays..

Back in 2018! Broome County Parks Scarecrow Contest and Display! Click here for an Entry form, or give us a call at (607)778-2193. Entry forms are due by 9/21/18; scarecrows must be completed by Oct 6, 2018.

NEW in 2018! Broome County Trunk or Treat at Otsiningo Park, Oct 20, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Businesses, clubs and other organizations are invited to decorate a trunk and join in on the fun; click here for a registration form for your business or organization.

The Otsiningo Park Farmers' Market has transitioned to the Broome County Regional Farmers' Market located in their new, year-round building

at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Visit their website for more information.

Annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally

A nationally-recognized 3-day event, this major summer attraction draws over 100,00 people to enjoy more than 40 hot-air balloons, a craft show,

live music, fireworks, food vendors galore, and, of course, the spiedie cooking contest! Find out more at www.spiediefest.com

Returning in 2018! Scarecrow Contest and DisplayThe second annual Broome County Parks Scarecrow Contest and Display returns to Otsiningo Park this fall!

The contest entry is free and is open to individuals, families, groups and businesses.

Those who wish to participate must complete an entry form and submit it no later than Friday, September 21st, 2018.

For an Entry Form, rules and additional information, click here, or stop by the Broome County Parks Department on the 5th floor of the Broome County Office building at 60 Hawley Street. Questions may be directed to (607)778-2193. Contest entry forms are due by September 21st; scarecrows must be completed and installed no later than Oct 6th.

Completed scarecrows must be set up in the park on Oct 5 or 6, 2018. The scarecrows will be on display from October 7 through the 20th. Prizes will be awarded!

NEW in 2018! Broome County Trunk or Treat at Otsiningo Park

Businesses and organizations are invited to decorate a trunk and take part in this first-ever Trunk or Treat at Otsiningo Park! Join in the Halloween fun and showcase your business or organization. More information here. Registration form here.

Otsiningo North

The shared efforts of Broome County and the Town of Chenango transformed the former Riverfront Park into Otsiningo North. Paved trails provide access to and from Otsiningo Park, extending opportunities for bicyclists and walkers entering from either Bevier St. or Upper Front St.

Otsiningo North boasts an extensive soccer field complex. Reservations for fields at Otsiningo North may be made at www.townofchenango.com